Finally converting to digital! What gear and mixer do I buy?

[Paco Loco]

Decisions decisions!

[makar1]

I might stick to one X1 and just get a two channel mixer while funds are limited however. Any recommendations for a two channel external mixer? I already have the DJM 400 but I think I could actually downgrade this..

Also, another big question, in what circumstances would one need a soundcard? can someone please explain their uses?

I'd say stick with your DJM 400 which is much closer to a club mixer than anything MIDI, then get one X1 and a Traktor Audio 2 for external mixing. You of course need a sound card if you're going to use Traktor in any way.

[Paco Loco]

I also say stick with your current mixer until you are sure if you want to move up to a 4 channel mixer or not.
So all you need to buy right now is an X1 and a 2 channel sound card (probably an NI Audio 2).

[Jester]

here is my old setup as an example of an external setup mate